“Prep School Negro” highlight shows difficult path for students of color at Philadelphia prep school
Jonathan Baer
November 16, 2010
Frankly, at first, it’s hard to know what to think about the film “The Prep School Negro,” especially when hearing the title. After all, the film, which was screened as part of Urban’s Multicultural Week from Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, introduces itself by using a word that most would consider a slur.... Read more »
Popular demand not best way to shape news, student journalist says
Sabrina Werby, Staff writer
November 12, 2010
On April 16, Tim Harrower, a well-known newspaper designer and author of “Inside Reporting,” Urban’s current journalism textbook, was the keynote speaker at the National Scholastic Press Association’s high school journalism convention in Portland, Ore. His presentation was about “grabbing eyeballs,”... Read more »
Urban student starts record label
Tobyn Smith, Staff Writer
November 11, 2010
Jimmy Stack (’10) is passionate about music and in June 2009, he decided to take his interest to the next level. With former Urban student Eli Wald (’08), Stack created a record label called Cut Division. It was “a love of music” Stack said, that brought the duo together. According to Stack,... Read more »
Urban School partners with Blood Centers of the Pacific for a blood drive
Zoe Pleasure, Staff Writer
November 11, 2010
She sits in a chair, arm extended, her face turned away from the needle about to pierce her skin. The plastic bag fills with the oxygen-rich liquid; the source of life is being drawn out of Rebecca Atkinson’s (‘10) arm though a tubular passageway. This is life, being passed from one person to another... Read more »
Urban’s annual dodgeball tournament
Jason Cinti, Sports Editor/Online
November 10, 2010
Urban’s long-delayed dodgeball tournament finally came to an end on May 14 as the SF Ferries took down the Crew. The last game was a long time coming. Beginning on March 22, 55 Urban students gave the Dodgeball Tournament their all as they competed in intense matches during lunch. A total of... Read more »
Urban School evaluates pros and cons of changing grading policy
Hannah Sears, Staff Writer
November 9, 2010
A yearlong exploration of Urban’s grading policy is set to end in January with a decision on what changes, if any, should be made. Since Urban’s founding in 1966, the school has maintained an emphasis on the learning process rather than letter grades. Currently, Urban students receive interim reports... Read more »
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